How many syllables in “nurds”?
syllable in "nurds"
Word details
Syllables
1
nurds
Letters
5
n · u · r · d · s
Scrabble
6
points
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About the word “nurds”
The word “nurds” contains 1 syllable, divided as nurds. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nurds" have?
"nurds" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "nurds" into syllables?
"nurds" is divided into syllables as: nurds.
What is the Scrabble score for "nurds"?
The Scrabble score for "nurds" is 6 points.
Using “nurds” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "nurds" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “nurds” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “nurds”
The letters in “nurds” can be rearranged to spell one other word: durns.